Therapist profile
Michael McVey, LMFT
LMFT - Relationships and family concerns
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- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness practices
About Michael
Michael McVey is an LMFT licensed in Texas with three years of clinical experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and family concerns. He also supports people coping with life changes and issues around purpose and isolation.
He uses practical, familiar methods in sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people change thought and behavior patterns. Internal Family Systems offers a way to talk about different parts of oneself. Solution-Focused work looks for small, achievable steps that make a difference quickly.
Michael draws on experience from counseling, language teaching, and business coaching. That background shapes how he structures sessions - clear goals, teaching skills, and reviewing progress. He also teaches yoga and uses mindfulness and meditation tools when they fit a client's needs.
Conversations tend to be relaxed and straightforward. He avoids labels and focuses on concrete problems such as communication breakdowns, blended family issues, divorce and separation, and family of origin problems. He also addresses panic attacks, social anxiety, guilt, and infidelity concerns.
Sessions emphasize practical skills for everyday life. Clients can expect to identify small changes, practice them between meetings, and track what helps. To begin, readers are invited to follow the site's scheduling steps to match and book a first session.
How sessions work
How Michael blends approaches for online work
Michael often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and test small behavior changes. CBT is practical and works well for anxiety, panic attacks, and depression. The Gottman Method offers concrete tools for improving communication and managing conflict in close relationships. It focuses on interaction patterns and skills that can be practiced between sessions.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. He will talk with the client about goals, try an approach, and adjust based on what helps. Clients and the therapist collaborate to shape sessions around what fits the person's needs and preferences.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, offer shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets the therapist share exercises, worksheets, and mindfulness practices that can be used between meetings to support steady progress.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, family concerns, and coping with life changes. He also addresses issues like blended family problems, communication breakdowns, and infidelity.
What is his style in sessions?
His approach is relaxed and practical, focusing on clear goals and skills. Sessions use discussion, problem-solving, and mindfulness exercises when helpful.
How much experience does he have?
He has three years of experience as a licensed practitioner in Texas and additional background in teaching and business coaching. That mix informs his focus on skill-building and measurable progress.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is an LMFT licensed in Texas. His practice is based in Texas.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking. The site’s scheduling flow will show the formats offered.
How are therapy fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is shown during the booking process.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process starts the matching and booking steps.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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